Busy Day Soup
Busy Day Soup is a hearty one-pot meal made with ground beef, tomatoes, vegetables, pasta, and savory seasonings. It comes together quickly and is perfect for a simple, comforting dinner on a busy night.
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Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 can 15 oz crushed tomatoes
- 6 c beef broth
- 12 oz frozen vegetables
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt to taste
- 1 c small shaped pasta such as macaroni
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a Dutch oven or large soup pot over medium-high heat.
- Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula to your desired texture. Continue cooking until the beef is no longer pink and browned throughout.
- Stir in the crushed tomatoes, beef broth, frozen vegetables, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and salt.
- Bring the soup to a gentle simmer and cook for 15 minutes. If desired, the soup may be simmered longer, up to 1 hour, to deepen the flavor.
- Add the pasta and continue cooking for approximately 15 minutes, or until the pasta reaches your preferred tenderness.
- Taste the soup and adjust the salt as needed.
- Ladle into bowls, garnish with chopped parsley, and serve immediately.
Notes
To make this recipe gluten free, substitute the regular pasta with a certified gluten-free pasta in a small shape. Also confirm that the beef broth, crushed tomatoes, seasonings, and frozen vegetables are labeled gluten free, as ingredients and processing methods can vary by brand. Because gluten-free pasta can soften more quickly, cook it just until tender and serve promptly for the best texture.